Subjective Reality, Ho'oponopono and You; The Ubermensch

I remember writing 'this', but I had forgotten these words. I guess it means more to me today than it did a few years ago. -November 1st 2016.

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My First Toastmaster Speech, from May 7 2013.
entitled "Subjective Reality, Ho'oponopono and You; The Ubermensch"
Delivered to the Bracebridge Toastmasters Club

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disclaimer to the reader:
    first of all, I would not have actively chosen Ho'oponopono as a topic for my first speech (not counting my grade 3 speech "a day in the life of a mouse" or my grade 6 speech "excuses") But I am glad I was forced out of my comfort zone.
    secondly, I'd really like to re-work this someday so that it is more concise, has better flow, and doesn't immerse the listener into "intense subjects one after another" (delivered in my nervous speaking voice that makes me suddenly aware of my gasping for a breath...) I would definitely like to be more relate-able.(but right now I'm sick of it and the whole thing sounds like jibberish to me, like when you say the word tickle over and over and over again until it looses all meaning.)
    and thirdly, this is written in stasia speech style so the grammar is a bit off to aid my ability to read while making eye contact.

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Ladies And Gentlemen, Fellow Toastmasters and Honoured Guests,

This evening I'd like you to ponder with me: What is Forgiveness?

How does one pardon the inconsiderate? the Tragic? the Evil?

What happens when you let go and move on?

I have always been a philosophical person.

I have an endless curiosity, which pushes me to want to understand things to the fullest.

As one observes a variety of inter disciplinary pursuits, One notices that, be they Quantum Physicists or Taoist Monks, Microbiologists or Motivational Speakers, Athletes or Gospel Choirs, All seem to be learning and teaching the same set of principles as interconnected metaphors.

I am enamored with Nietzsche's Ubermensch Theory, wherein he explains that we, as a collective, conscious species, must use our knowledge of the dynamics of our thoughts and our world to become our“greater-superhuman-new-and-always-improving” versions-of-self. We must strive to transmit the ideas which Best serve the greatest good of the Universe.

For several years now I have been reading a blog by Steve Pavlina, dedicated to “personal development for smart people” and “the courage to live consciously”

About a month ago I came across a series Mr. Pavlina dedicated to inspiration and Subjective Reality.

You may be familiar with this concept as “the matrix” or

“how do I know this world is real and I'm not merely the dreamer in a dream?”

A friend of mine used to say that “everyone you meet is a reflection of you”

The things you like. and dislike, about yourself, are the things you see in them.”

A very humbling paradigm.

Or, similarly, to go about your life pretending everyone is enlightened except for you.

A lesson or a test is contained in every interaction...

Depak Chopra states “the existence of a physical universe outside of consciousness cannot be proved.

It is a metaphysical assumption”

A recent bout of experimentation with Christianity invoked some questions into my mind:

What exactly does “forgiveness” entail?

Do I have to tell that person I've pardoned them?

Does it mean I have to invite them back into my life to continue taking more of their abuse?

Sit around turning my cheeks back and forth all day and never go live out my dreams???

I really like how Steve explained this paradigm in that light.

He says:

“Under the subjective reality model, the most obvious interpretation of “Love your neighbor as yourself” is that Jesus is telling us to recognize that all of us egoic human beings are projections of awareness, and your true identity is that awareness. Furthermore, unconditional love for everything is one way to regain that awareness.  Unconditional love is essentially unconditional contentedness.  So Jesus is suggesting a shift in your mindset rather than your behavior, which is a whole different sort of challenge.  In fact, if you follow Jesus’ teaching from a subjective perspective, you’ll automatically follow it from an objective perspective as well, but in a way that’s much easier than if you tried to tackle the objective approach head on.  Behavior changes are relatively easy once you’ve already made the mindset shift that gives rise to them. Jesus is asking you to notice something very subtle here, not to struggle against your default behavior.”

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There is a story gaining fame, about a Therapist. Dr. Len, healed an entire ward for the Criminally Insane at Hawaii State hospital, all by practicing Ho'oponopono. He would sit in his office and study the patients charts. He would look within himself to see how he had created that murderer, or that rapist, and repeat the phrase “I'm Sorry, Please Forgive me, Thank you, and I Love You.”

Dr. Len explains his process is simply Clearing the Data that plays out in the theater of the mind; Making Amends with the Divine though the aforementioned mantra. Paying off the mortgage on the soul. Erasing dead memory to provide a space for new life and inspiration to flourish.

Taking full responsibility for one’s entire life experience.

Dr.Len Healed that entire hospital ward of dangerous mentally insane criminals in two years. After 4 years they closed that ward . A Book has been written “Zero Limits” about this notion of 100%responsibility and Ho'oponopo.

(You can watch a bit about it on You Tube. It is really brilliant to ponder.)

Ho'oponopo translates as “to put to moral rights”

In many cultures, it is believed that illness is caused by guilt, anger, and wrongful misconduct.

It has been suggested by the Vanuatu people that

"If you are angry for two or three days, sickness will come”

They Believe that secrecy gives power to illness. Confession is the remedy.

When mistakes are confessed, they no longer hold power over people.

(Wow. Think of the emotions we hold onto in our culture! For a lot longer than two or three days...)

A standard Ho'oponopo session is led by an elder. It begins with a prayer. The conflict is discussed. The feelings of all involved are acknowledged. Participants are encouraged to co-operatively work though their issues, take sciences for reflection, release, and let go.

I decided a few weeks ago to do some subjective reality experimenting of my own. As I wrote this speech, the theme of forgiveness constantly appeared in every facet of my life.

I have been focusing a huge amount of energy on amending some heavy negative feelings that I've harbored against family & friends.Something I've found interesting is how I end up reflecting on my own mis-behaviors toward another when I decided to forgive one for theirs upon me and vice versa. Interconnectedness.

In writing this speech, an interesting thing happened. I have begun to deeply live these ideals.

It was transformation.

People I'd had failings out with in the past. weeks, months, and even years ago would message or call me up out of the blue. Some would tell me great news of their joy as their dreams were coming true. Others simply offered a salutation and a proper farewell.

I found that a large part of forgiveness is forgiving myself.

Forgive my frustration over time I've wasted holding resentments against others.

Forgive myself of guilt for needing to walk away from a relationship that causes me pain

Forgive myself for feeling small when people tell me that my true self is wrong or shameful.

I think when you forgive someone, it is silent. An interior dialogue between you and the divine.

Forgiveness is a lightness in your heart and a little breeze stirring your stagnant mind.

You've made peace with yourself, with that part of the universe that let that annoying or awful thing happen. You overcome it, and move forward with the confidence that You can again be open and vulnerable to new and greater experiences of life.

“It returns. What finally comes home to me is my own Self and what of myself has long been in strange lands and scattered among all things and accidents.” Accounts Nietzsche,in Thus Spoke Zarathustra.

                                       We are all one Consciousness,

                     the whole of which is only as great as the sum of it's parts.

                          As Ubermensch, we will ascend upon our embrace

                       of complete responsibility for our experience as this self.

Thankyou.